by admin | Nov 20, 2018 | Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Success
This week I am taking a moment away from my normal blogs to just encourage everyone to be thankful. One important role we have as leaders is to encourage and motivate our teams. And one of the best ways of doing that is to show gratitude for what they do for you. ...
by admin | Nov 13, 2018 | Leadership, Success
A great way for you to continue to grow is to ask yourself, “have I learned something new today?”. I was reminded of this recently as I was preparing for some of our great FocalPoint training. There was a self-assessment phase of this course which asked...
by admin | Nov 6, 2018 | Business Growth, Strategy, Success
The success trap is the fourth trap that is encountered by the business owner. Earlier we shared the first three traps. The honeymoon trap and the “three feet from gold” trap both occur in the startup phase. The founder’s trap, (aka the...
by admin | Oct 30, 2018 | Business Growth, Strategy
I have a good sense of direction. I used to think this was something that was to be learned. After all, I was a Boy Scout, an Eagle Scout, no less. And we were taught all the skills of using a map and compass. I’ve backpacked in the mountains for days using...
by admin | Oct 23, 2018 | Leadership, Success
In this series, we will be exploring the various roles of leaders. Whether you lead a small team, a mid-size company, a non-profit organization or a multi-national corporation, these roles are critical for you and your team’s success. The first role we will...
by admin | Oct 16, 2018 | Coaching, Leadership, Strategy, Success
It’s October, one of my favorite months. There’s a crispness in the air. The nights are cool, but not yet cold. The colors of the leaves are breathtaking. Business is back in swing after the vacation-riddled summer season. And we realize that we are...
by admin | Oct 9, 2018 | Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success
Once you have successfully managed to get through the honeymoon trap you had to navigate through the uneasy waters of a startup. You didn’t give up, and so you persevered through the “Three Feet from Gold” trap. Now you are finally having success. ...
by admin | Oct 2, 2018 | Entrepreneurship, Success
I have talked myself out of several sales. And almost every honest salesperson will say the same. What’s more, I see executives and entrepreneurs that completely dismantle opportunities because they want to make sure they get every, and I mean every, aspect of...
by admin | Sep 25, 2018 | Coaching, Leadership, Strategy, Success
One of the biggest frustrations of many business owners is the fact that they are not growing. When I ask them more about their business, I often find a business owner that is unwilling to take risks. Taking risks is risky (brilliant, I know). When we take risks,...
by admin | Sep 18, 2018 | Business Growth, Coaching, Leadership, Success
Blind spots. You know what they are. If you’ve ever started to switch lanes and heard that disconcerting sound of another driver honking, you know that you have blind spots. It is such a danger that many of today’s cars have warning systems for us now. ...
by admin | Sep 11, 2018 | Business Growth, Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success
In an earlier blog, I wrote about the “honeymoon trap”. This is the first trap of an entrepreneur. The second trap is called “three feet from gold”. And, like the honeymoon trap, it happens early in the start-up phase of a company. It is...
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | Business Growth, Success
There are two roadblocks that often get in the way of growth, and they are closely intertwined. The first is fear. The second is having a scarcity mindset. These two roadblocks to growth can undermine all the plans and dreams of any entrepreneur. Every business...
